HCPCS Level II · Durable medical equipment
E2506Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 40 minutes recording time
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About E2506
E2506 is an HCPCS Level II code in the E series (durable medical equipment), describing speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 40 minutes recording time.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2004, and its current record took effect 01/01/2019.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Sgd prerec msg > 40 min
- Date added
- 01/01/2004
- Action effective
- 01/01/2019
- BETOS
- D1E
Related E25xx codes
- E2500Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, less than or equal to 8 minutes recording time
- E2502Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 8 minutes but less than or equal to 20 minutes recording time
- E2504Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 20 minutes but less than or equal to 40 minutes recording time
- E2508Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device
- E2510Speech generating device, synthesized speech, permitting multiple methods of message formulation and multiple methods of device access
- E2511Speech generating software program, for personal computer or personal digital assistant
- E2512Accessory for speech generating device, mounting system
- E2513Accessory for speech generating device, electromyographic sensor
- E2599Accessory for speech generating device, not otherwise classified
Common questions about E2506
Is HCPCS E2506 still valid?
- Yes. E2506 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover E2506?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.